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Old 12-28-2003 | 04:06 PM
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I am having some problems shooting my bow. I just bought 6 CX Terminator Hunter arrows yesterday, 6075's, with 100 grain field points. I was out sighting it in today and I used a bag target. Then when I thought I got it, I got my 3d deer out to try. The first times I shot I was doing good at 10 yrds and 20. But when I Tried 30, the arrow went over the back of the deer and hit my dads car trailor and shattered. I was mad and quit for a while. Then later today, I decided to go out and try it again, I started off doing ok again, then I tried kneeling at 20 yrds, not a good idea, I missed again, over the back and hit the trailor and exploded. I am shooting a Reflex Gamegetter with 27 in draw length and about 65#'s. What could I be doing wrong and is there any good ideas Ican use to make a back stop?
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Old 12-28-2003 | 04:24 PM
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What could I be doing wrong and is there any good ideas Ican use to make a back stop?
What you're doing wrong - Just a guess, but if you shoot good for awhile and then wind up lobbing one over the top, it sounds like you're shooting too much, getting tired and letting your concentration slip away.

About the back stop... It's tough on arrows, but it sounds like the car trailer is doing a darn good job. I've made some good backstops out of carpet remnants. You can either cut the carpet up into strips 2' wide and 4' long, then compress them into a bale with banding straps or make a layered, free hanging backstop.
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Old 12-28-2003 | 05:29 PM
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uh not a car trailer here's your sign
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Old 12-28-2003 | 05:56 PM
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If you want an easy backstop, a 1/2" sheet of plywood works well. Its will stop the arrow and penetrate enough usually enough not to wreck your arrow or fletching.

Good luck figuring out your mechanics!
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Old 12-29-2003 | 03:32 PM
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Take your time and be patient. Make sure you can shoot REAL GOOD at 20 before going to 30 yards. When I first started shooting, I did pretty good at 20 but missed the entire target at 30 plenty.

I now understand how unforgiving bad form and lack of experience are when shooting at 30 plus yards.

Get a good backstop (not dad's trailer) and practice at 10 and 20 yards until you are really grouping well. Then move to 30 and focus, focus focus.

Hang in there.
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Old 12-29-2003 | 04:45 PM
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Try the NO-PEEP!You won't be sorry--FACT.
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Old 12-29-2003 | 06:02 PM
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Hey Mossberg, need a good recipe for car trailer? I agree with the other guys, don't shoot too many arrows, you lose concentration and start punchin shots. Haybales work good as a backstop for me if they are tight and you can get your hands on some. Good luck.
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